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Autumn in the forest

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Autumn in the forest

Explore the sights, sounds and smells of the season with a visit to your local forest.

Enjoy autumn colour in your local forest

Feel good in the forest this season with a visit to one of our forests. The sights, smells and sounds of autumn flood our forests, providing the best places to see autumn colour near you. Find an autumn colour walk near you, whizz through the leaves on your bike, or take time to focus on your wellbeing with your canine companion.

When we last asked, a whopping 97% of you said that the beautiful autumn colours boost your mood, so plan a visit to help yourself feel good this autumn.

The top 10 best walks to spot autumn colour

Experience a jaw-dropping palette of autumn colour in our forests. Discover woodlands packed with golds, reds, and orange, as you collect fallen conkers, jump in leaf-piles and get the perfect photo. Whether you want a gentle stroll or an autumn adventure, discover our top 10 walks to see autumn colour in England.

Download the autumn activity pack for a wonderfully colourful day out with the kids.
Sign up to bring forest learning to life with our free downloadable activities! Full of seasonal things to engage your senses, you'll have hours of forest fun.

Forest Bathing is an ancient Japanese process of relaxation - know in Japan as shinrin yoku. The simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you whilst breathing deeply can help both adults and children de-stress and boost health and wellbeing in a natural way.
Step by step guides to help you relax, reset and practice mindfulness in the great outdoors.